February 3rd 2025.
During the Grammys red carpet event, two reporters from the Associated Press made a mistake that caused a lot of backlash. In a video that quickly went viral, the reporters appeared to have dissed Babyface, a 12-time Grammy winner, in order to speak with another artist who was entering the area. The incident was caught on camera and reposted by a popular X user named Chris Evans, who expressed his disgust at the reporters' actions.
The clip showed Babyface being interrupted by one of the reporters yelling the name of Chappell Roan, a Best New Artist nominee, as she appeared on the red carpet. The mega-producer and songwriter was clearly taken aback and stopped talking, while the reporters quickly apologized for having him leave. However, the internet was not happy with the way the reporters had treated the esteemed Black artist and many called their actions unprofessional and disrespectful.
Even celebrities like Khloe Kardashian joined in on the criticism, expressing her disappointment at the lack of respect shown towards Babyface. She pointed out his significant impact on the music industry and how he deserved better treatment. Others also chimed in, with one person noting that Babyface had not written and produced the Waiting to Exhale soundtrack for this kind of disrespect.
After receiving backlash, the Associated Press issued an apology to viewers and stated that they had also apologized directly to Babyface through his representative. The reporters on the red carpet also expressed their regrets for their actions. It was a regrettable mistake that should not have happened, especially to someone as influential and talented as Babyface.
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